All Waukesha County public swimming pools must be licensed and inspected each year. We do this to make sure they meet all requirements of Wisconsin law related to general public health.
What is a public swimming pool?
Public swimming pools are defined as a basin of water used for recreation that is open to the public or used by three or more individual residences.
Licensing for New Pools and Changes of Ownership
Before constructing, remodeling, or renovating a licensed pool contact the Waukesha County Division of Environmental Health. Plans must be approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
To apply for a license for a new pool or when there is a change of ownership:
- Complete and submit an application and pay fees to the Waukesha County Environmental Health Division.
- Email - Payment can by made by credit card by calling into the office at 262-896-8300 once you have received confirmation that the application has been received
- Mail or in-person:
- 515 W Moreland Blvd., Room AC260, Waukesha, WI 53188
- Contact an Environmental Health Inspector for your area at 262-896-8300 or [email protected] for a pre-inspection before opening to the public.
Licenses are valid each year from July 1 to June 30. Each license we issue expires on June 30. Licenses issued after April 1 will be valid until June 30 of the following year.
Renewing Licenses
You need to renew your license each year. We will mail a renewal to you in the beginning of May. You need to return it with your payment before June 30 of each year.
If you have questions regarding the operation of licensed swimming pool or need to apply for a license to operate a regulated swimming pool please contact us or call (262) 896-8300 during normal business hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
